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"Summer escapes, daydreams and tourist traps"

Good Morning Friends! 

     We've officially passed the first official day of summer and are now surrounded by ever-increasing temperatures and that great summer sun. Admittedly, summer has never been one of my favorite times of the year. Whether it was because of the ridiculous heat and ever-annoying humidity that came with this season, lack of schoolwork to do (I am that weirdo who missed having homework to do), or the long unstructured time span, whatever the reason, I just wasn't a huge fan of summer vacation. However, as I have gotten older, I've come to appreciate the simplicity of summertime. 

    Even when I may long for the structure of a normal school semester, I realize the blessing of a break from all of the stress that comes with professors and assignments. Even when the sun feels like it is trying to bake the whole world and my hair has decided it hates me and expands into a stupid lions mane because of the humidity, yay for those unruly curls, I pause to remember how soft the sun feels on my face and how beautiful each sunset is. Even when I long for structured days, I remember how nice it is to be able to go to work every day and enjoy it without having to worry about submitting homework or the impending deadlines that come with the fall semester. 

     This summer I have decided to make a change. To embrace this time of leisure and not waste it or dread it. To use this time for growth and enjoy it fully. 

    This summer break I aim to learn to be able to speak Spanish at least a little bit more so I can communicate with the families at work better and meet their needs. To fully commit me to exercise daily. To truly spend the free time I have studying God's word and happily put time with Him before other things. To get out of my comfort zone and be more adventurous even when it so isn't a normal "Emma" thing to do (Kickboxing, kickboxing, kickboxing, and oh yeah, some other things too... but can you tell I am proud of myself for stepping out and giving that a try?). Step out of my corner and stop being so shy to open up more. To invest back into and bless the people who daily make my life better and worthwhile.


    So this summer, I pray each of you takes a deep breath, embraces this season of rest and purpose, and dives right in:) 

    What are some of your summer goals or favorite parts of Summer? Comment below; I'd love to hear!

    Fun Emma Fact: My birthday, my mom's birthday, and my niece's birthday are all in the summer!🌞

     Check out this song, it is called "Summer Forgets Me" and it makes me so happy :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0nAvtOrHUE
Hugs, 
Em

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